Screaming Into the Void (March 24, 2017 Edition)

Each week, Tony Budny pens SCREAMING INTO THE VOID and looks at the best in writing and social media conversation around the biggest issues in beer. If you feel something should be included, have a tip, or just want to sound off, feel free to look him up on Twitter @DrinksTheThings or email DCBeer.

(h/t @jhauganiii)

Welcome to The Void. No, the Void is not actually hiring and has a current staff of one. I make $0. But I have some serious business to talk to you all about before we get to the jokes. If you’re reading this and you are a Maryland resident, I have some questions for you: did you call your state senator? Do you know who your state senator is? Do you know you have a state senator? If you answered no to any of these questions, please pay close attention.

First, I’d like you to know that since you are a resident of a state, you have a senator at your disposal. We still, as of this publishing time, have representation in this form of government. This week, the MD House passed,